B13SE Suspension AFTER DET swap enuf?

eugenefl · May 2nd, 2003, 12:52 AM

Greetings everyone...

(For those that know me, I've been around since the OLD OLD sentra.net days! Formerly AKAFA1C)

Odd how the mod bug comes and goes.

This is a 2 part question. I don't recall the differences between the B13 SE-R suspension and non-SE-R suspension, but at 148k mi. on the GA16DE I am planning on a DET swap sometime this fall or early spring '04. I never upgraded the suspension on my car but am hesitant to do so now in fear that the B13SE suspension will not be compatible to an SR20DET motor install.

Question 1 - Will the B13SE KYB/AGX - ProKits combo suffice once a DET is installed? Question 2 - Is the difference in suspension setups (SE-R vs. Non-SE-R) due to motor/tranny weight or a physical difference in the chassis of the car?

I imagine I'll get a few typical "use the SEARCH button" responses, but I have been researching the DET swap alone for over 3-4 months without coming across an answer to this question. I'll be sure to search through Kojima's garage as well. Hopefully someone may have some insight.

FYI - some quickie background on my ride...GA16DE w/ HS 2nd Gen Header, UR underdrive crank pulley, 2.25" custom catback exhaust w/ Naxos muffler, Pacesetter short throw shifter, B14 SE-R wheels, Ractive Cone filter, NisKnacks clear markers.... Check out my OLD OLD site at http://www.akafa1c.nissanpower.com

Here's a little article I did for nissanperformancemag (formerly SOLM) back in Jan of '01.

http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/...s-knacks.shtml

For those OLD vets out there, this is kinda like a renewed birth into the import scene again. Sheesh, its been nearly 2 years now! Hopefully I will have something to talk about in a few short months!

XtremE · May 3rd, 2003, 03:04 AM

welcome back

xt_out · Mar 24th, 2004, 05:53 PM

i've never heard there was a difference needed between b-13/b-14s with an sr20 compared to the same car with a ga16.
perhaps a slightly different spring-rate in the front would be needed to compensate for a bigger engine but i don't think it makes too much sence.

this could be just plain BS though so sue me if i'm wrong

eugenefl · Mar 24th, 2004, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by xt_out

i've never heard there was a difference needed between b-13/b-14s with an sr20 compared to the same car with a ga16.
perhaps a slightly different spring-rate in the front would be needed to compensate for a bigger engine but i don't think it makes too much sence.

this could be just plain BS though so sue me if i'm wrong

If I was allowed to sue for bad information found on this forum my proposed swap would have been paid for by now and then some. Thanks for the reply. I didn't realize people actually dug through the forums this far back. Hmmm...still no good info on a GA16 > DET swap.

I suppose a lower mileage (if they even exist) GA16 + HS turbo might be the *only* option left.

xt_out · Mar 25th, 2004, 04:51 AM

nope, it was short shifter...im retarded, my bad!
i think i am gonna turbo the ga though. good call